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1996

The First

ASUS graphics card, featuring S3 Virge/DX GPU

ASUS 375

While 3D graphics acceleration was relatively uncommon, the ASUS 375 revolutionized graphics card manufacturing processes.

1997

The First

Real 2D+3D graphics card with Direct3D fully supported

ASUS AGP-V3000

Designed to compete with Voodoo, the V3000 was the card that allowed ASUS to truly break into the graphics card industry.

1998

Establishing Industry Standard

The first graphics card with fan enhanced heatsink for the best cooling performance

ASUS AGP-V3400

Also the first graphics card with integrated TV In/Out function and the first graphics card with TV-to-digital recording capability.

1998

Establishing Industry Standard

The first graphics card to provide 3D glasses kit

ASUS VR-100

Delivered a stunning universal stereoscopic gaming experience to users through shutterglass technology for any game utilizing Direct3D or OpenGL.

1999

Establishing Industry Standard

The first user software interface for controlling graphics performance

ASUS SmartDoctor

Enabled users to overclock and compensate with additional cooling while monitoring fan speeds and temperatures in real time.

2002

Establishing Industry Standard

The first graphics card with premium black PCB

ASUS V8200 DLX

V8200 Deluxe was also state of the art with the highest overclocking capability of the time, from 250MHz base to 550MHz overclock.

2005

The First

Dual NVIDIA GPU graphics card available to consumers

ASUS EN7800GT DUAL

Allowed users the flexibility to draw power from internal or internal power supply due to PSU limitations at the time.

2005

Establishing Industry Standard

The first image enhancement technology implemented on graphics cards

ASUS was the first to implement image enhancement technology on graphics cards - greatly improves the image quality via preset image profiles.

2007

The First

External graphics card

XG Station

The XG station allows users to control graphics frequency with a dial-turn on the Panel, while also displaying graphics-related information such as GPU Core temperature, GPU fan speed and volume of the system and so on.

2007

The First

Hardware overclocking interface designed to fit into a chassis

OC Gear Front Panel

Showed real-time information of video memory frequency and fan speed while allowing instant adjustments to overclock.

2008

The First

ROG graphics card

9600/ 9800 GT MATRIX

Establishing the trend for all future ROG graphics cards, the MATRIX is designed for user friendly overclocking with blisteringly fast speeds out of the box.

2008

Establishing Industry Standard

The first dual fan graphics card

ASUS EAH4850/4870 MATRIX

The precursor to the modern DirectCU cooling solution featuring dual large fans for quiet, yet extreme cooling for higher overclocking overhead.

2009

The First

ROG graphics card with Load Indicator LED, Safe Mode and VBIOS burning function.

ROG MATRIX GTX 285

The ROG Matrix GTX 285 debuts a gorgeous color-coded Load Indicator LED that changes shade to reflect the GPU's load level and Safe Mode button for instant system recovery so you can overclock with more confidence.

2009

The First

ROG dual GPU graphics card utilizing the NVIDIA solution

ROG MARS

The beginning of the MARS legacy started with dual NVIDIA GTX 285 GPUs, resulting an entire series of the most powerful single PCIe graphics solutions in the world.

2010

Establishing Industry Standard

The first direct contact GPU to copper heatpipe cooling solution

DirectCU Technology

The advent of the modern DirectCU technology led directly to the more advanced DirectCU II cooling solution used on the majority of ASUS graphics cards today.

2010

The First

ROG dual GPU graphics card utilizing the AMD solution

ROG ARES

ROG Ares continues the dual GPU legacy, now on the AMD side, featuring dual Radeon HD 5870 GPUs on board for excellent performance vs single GPU counterparts.

2011

Establishing Industry Standard

Ensures maximum performance and lifespan with minimal power loss and thermal levels

Super Alloy Power

Still used on all ASUS graphics cards today, Super Alloy Power is implemented on Capacitors, MOS, to ensure longest lifespan.

2012

Establishing Industry Standard

Hardware linking headers from graphics card to motherboard for maximum OC compatibility

VGA Hotwire

Offers the ultimate in overvolting by directly connecting graphics cards to motherboards without soldering, enabling real-time VRAM, PLL voltage altering.

2013

Establishing Industry Standard

The first graphics card to meet ITX form factor

DirectCU Mini

Maximizes the potential of the high end GPU while retaining tiny form factor to ensure compatibility with even the smallest m-ITX builds.

2013

Establishing Industry Standard

The first hybrid air/liquid cooling solution on graphics card

ROG POSEIDON

Enables users to choose one or both liquid and air cooling solutions to maximize overclocking overhead while retaining options for any usage scenario.

2014

Establishing Industry Standard

All new Strix gaming series drives DirectCU technology further with its innovative 0dB-fan technology.

0dB Fan

The 0dB fan technology lets gamers to enjoy popular online games* in complete silence — because the fan stops completely when the GPU temperature remains below a set level.

*Performance may vary by system configuration, GPU variations and ambient temperature.

2014

The First

ROG MATRIX with memory defroster. Instant defrost. Say goodbye to cold bugs.

Recognizing enthusiast feedback, the Memory Defroster technology eliminates cold bugs from LN2 overclocking by maintaining the sweet spot for temperature.

2015

The First

An innovative modern dual blower design on GTX 900 Series graphics card for superior SLI configurations – in special white edition.

The latest in a long line of industry innovations, the Turbo represents yet another pinnacle in the pursuit for the perfect graphics card.

2015

The First

A Golden Engineering Marvel – the fastest GTX 980 infused with award-winning innovations including the DirectCU, 0dB fans, Memory Defroster and more.

GTX 980 20th Anniversary Gold Edition

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